Ms Grotrian said: "The attempt at the world record for the biggest pipe band in history will be officially logged and adjudicated during the event and we're hoping to break the record, as well as raise the roofs.

"We are also hoping to raise at least £500,000 for the charity with the assistance of BT Scotland who have kindly sponsored the event."

Ms Grotrian added: "Some of the pipers who are marching have lost a loved one to cancer and know all too well the importance of the kind of care which Marie Curie Cancer Care provides.

"So it is vital that we raise funds to allow the charity to continue with its work."